Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

This bottling showed up at my Costco for $26.99. On experience, I thought it must be a pretty good burgundy value. Louis Latour a pretty good grower, producer & Negociant. So, I bought one. I was going to do a Premier Cru Chablis, but thought I’d try this tonight. 2023 also an amazing white burgundy vintage. And of course, to see if I wanted a few more.

This nose shows; sour green apple, golden apple, kiwi, lime, lemon, pineapple, white stone fruit, light orange citrus blend, honeysuckle, some dry herbs, vanilla, cream, caramel, dry twig/tree bark, beautiful chalkiness, limestone & volcanic powder, white & yellow lilies w/ greens.

The palate is round, viscous and waxy. Green apple, golden apple, kiwi, lime, lemon, pineapple, apricots, white stone fruit, light orange citrus blend, honeysuckle-comb, some dry herbs, vanilla, cream, caramel, butterscotch, touch of mint, graham crackers, dry twig/tree bark, beautiful chalkiness, dry limestone & volcanic powder, gentle white spice with almost a Meursault mineral & saline character, white & yellow lilies w/ greens, grand, round, rainfall acidity, well knitted, balance for days with an elegantly, smartly polished finish that lasts nearly two-minutes.

91-92.

I believe the key to enjoying white burgundy is to let it warm to 55-61, not 46-48. Leave warmer climate, well wooded Chardonnay to the well chilled. Or, not well made Chardonnay…it cover up its flaws. Warmer temps bring out the flavor & beauty of good Chardonnay. — 15 days ago

Stephane Bardin

9.4

Smooth, light, oaky — 9 days ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.2

Deep ruby color, with a brick rim. Aromas of blackberry, cassis and mocha. Black fruit on the palate, dark chocolate and baking spices.

🍇 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 7% Merlot

🏅92 Points - Wine Spectator — a month ago

Tom Nguyen

9.3

Great energy and fruit. Well balanced. Always a pleaser. — 2 months ago

Matthew Formica

9.4

Celebrating! Really tasty - molasses, plum, cherry — 3 months ago

Andy@andyberke.com

9.2

A real favorite. What a value — 3 months ago

Martijn

9.5

From a demi bouteille. Very ripe and lush. — 13 days ago

Bruce Leboff

9.2

Classic. Slight note of hibiscus flower on the nose. Mixed with forest floor. Long finish and not over sweet and fruit forward. Drinking nicely … — 8 days ago

with Allan and David

Jason Phillips

9.3

Wonderful, aromatic nose. Beautiful deep purple color. Great balance with strong tannins. Hints of black currant, oak, and dark fruit on the palate. Dry with a long lingering finish. Great wine. — 21 days ago

K Brooks

8.9

Quite nice with chicken stir fry. Good fruit and clean finish. — a month ago

David Samples

10

Beyond beautiful! Immediately soft upon opening—had planned to decant for 4-6 hours but decided against. Open and had small taste with Maggie Harrison around noon. Decided to re-cork it and decanted at 4PM.
At noon I got (very unexpected) cranberry notes on the nose and the palate was considerably more gentle than expected.

After two hour decant: Soft (cat tongue), integrated tannins, pomegranate, black cherry begins to emerge. Herbs, smoky/meaty notes emerge


Tasted: 5.20.26
Attendees: Mark Cerimele, Maggie Harrison, Steve Pfancuff, Lorne McClelland, Andy McCray, Denise Casino, Randy Nelson — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Ines en beach club monaco — 3 months ago

Katya

9.0

Очень приличное насыщенное, но спокойное шардоне, хоть я и не любитель. — 4 months ago

Dave

9.0

Well, we all know this one. Average rating 8.7? Where's the love?
Listening to the Apers — 22 days ago

Jelle Lars Heijmans

9.9

Magnum 99+ — 16 days ago

Drake Wakefield

10

Cherry notes with a deep rich nose — 22 days ago

Tyler Felous

10

11th anniversary wine. Blew me away. Good reminder that there is still value in Napa. Vineyard we got engaged at, from the year we met. Special. — 2 months ago

Maggie Harrison

9.7

2022, figgy, plum with undertones of bacon at first open. very elegant and soft on palate. beautiful. about 4 hrs later- decanted. change? more mineral, tannins are showing more now than at opening. dried fig, meaty. bolder fruit on back end of palate thru the finish. iron on finish. drinking great but more time would certainly be better. — 2 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Corked cesar leal y ale leal — 3 months ago

muoi Mulry

9.1

This was tasty worth the extra $ — 3 months ago